MIAMI (Dec. 14, 2018) – The FIU women's basketball team returns home on Saturday, Dec. 15 as the Panthers host Howard at the Ocean Bank Convocation Center at 2 p.m. ET.
 
For full game notes, click here.

LAST TIME AGAINST HOWARD
FIU and Howard played last season in Washington D.C., with the Bison taking a 69-62 decision over the Panthers. The Bison were led by Sarah Edmond, who scored 24 points on the night, while Callie Cavanaugh gave 12 points to the Panther cause. 

SCOUTING THE BISON
The Bison are 6-3 on the year, with Howard picking up a 69-64 overtime win at Campbell on Dec. 13, before traveling down to Miami. The Bison have been led by Sarah Edmond on the season, who has averaged 17.9 points per game on the year. 
 
DOUBLE TROUBLE
Freshman Ce'Nara Skanes has posted two double-doubles this season, being the only Panther to accomplish the feat this season. Skanes' double-doubles came against Georgia State (10pt/12reb) and FAMU (11pt/14eb).
 
HERE WE GO, 2018-19
FIU earned an 8-21 record last season, but it was much improved from 2016-17's mark of 5-24. The Panthers also improved their C-USA mark from 3-15 in 2016-17 to 5-11 in 2017-18.
 
WHAT COMES BACK
The Panthers will welcome back three players who logged minutes last season, with TaMiracle Taylor, Cabria Lee and Shante Walker returning for the 2018-19 season.
 
NEWCOMERS
FIU will welcome seven newcomers to the roster this season, with four juniors and three freshmen making up the seven total.
 
MRS. WORLDWIDE
FIU sports four international players on this season's roster, with three players from Europe and one from north of the border.
 
TEMPORADA TRES
The Panthers will officially enter season three under the direction of head coach Tiara Malcom.
 
GOING UP
Under the guidance of Tiara Malcom, FIU has improved its win total each season. The eight victories last season were also the most by any Panther basketball squad since the 2013-14 season.

LIVE STATS 
Live stats for the game can be found here. 

UP NEXT
After the weekend tilt, the Panthers will be off until next week as FIU hosts Alcorn State on Thursday, Dec. 20 at 12 p.m. ET to kick off the 2018 FIU Holiday Tournament. The winner of Thursday's game will face the winner of South Alabama and New Mexico State on Friday, Dec. 21.  For those interested in buying tickets, go here. 
 
SOCIAL MEDIA
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